The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in collaboration with university, Federal, Tribal, and independent partners, conducts fundamental research on the distribution, vulnerability, and importance of permafrost in arctic and boreal ecosystems. Scientists, land managers, and policy makers use USGS data to help make decisions for development, wildlife habitat, and other needs. Native villages and cities can forecast landscape change and where soils are vulnerable to thaw with more certainty. The scientific community can use USGS data to develop scenarios of future permafrost change.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Title | USGS permafrost research determines the risks of permafrost thaw to biologic and hydrologic resources |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20203058 |
| Authors | Mark P. Waldrop, Lesleigh Anderson, Mark Dornblaser, Li H. Erikson, Ann E. Gibbs, Nicole M. Herman-Mercer, Stephanie R. James, Miriam C. Jones, Joshua C. Koch, Mary-Cathrine Leewis, Kristen L. Manies, Burke J. Minsley, Neal J. Pastick, Vijay Patil, Frank Urban, Michelle A. Walvoord, Kimberly P. Wickland, Christian Zimmerman |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Fact Sheet |
| Series Number | 2020-3058 |
| Index ID | fs20203058 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Crustal Geophysics and Geochemistry Science Center; Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center; Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center; Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center; Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center; Volcano Science Center; WMA - Earth System Processes Division |
Related Content
Mark P Waldrop, Ph.D.
Research Soil Scientist
Research Soil Scientist
Email
Lesleigh Anderson
Research Geologist
Research Geologist
Email
Phone
Related Content
- Connect
Mark P Waldrop, Ph.D.
Research Soil ScientistEmailLesleigh Anderson
Research GeologistEmailPhone